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YY08 FDC

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FDC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 87,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,487 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 52,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,558 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 32,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,509 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are cracked/perished but not bad enough to expose any cords

Fail 27 Mar 2014 15,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,754 miles

Advise, Rear brake disc,s slightly corroded.

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YY08 FDC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 FDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY08 FDC registered?

YY08 FDC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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